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Rita McQuillan, a devout follower of the Hare Krishna movement, explains to reporters that she wants her 4-year-old son back. Last week, a court award(...)
Rita McQuillan, a devout follower of the Hare Krishna movement, explains to reporters that she wants her 4-year-old son back. Last week, a court award(...)

Rita McQuillan, a devout follower of the Hare Krishna movement, explains to reporters that she wants her 4-year-old son back. Last week, a court award(...)

Date5/12/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: Rita McQuillan; a devout follower of the Hare Krishna movement; explains to reporters that she wants her 4-year-old son back. Last week; a court awarded custody of boy to grandmother; saying Rita was immature and unstable.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0013278F
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      Toronto Star (Firm)
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